I think Thanksgiving and Christmas so close together took us all a little off...but you would not know it from your pictures. Just lovely...from decor to packages to potpourri!! Looks like it was practically perfect in every way! Have a joyous weekend to end 2013!

Tamera..i love your images and also the paperwhites...one year its 20 and pretty soon its 500! But .how did I not realize you in oc?? One of my resolutions is to get together for coffee or at the farmers market in the new year....xxoo so well done this year!!

How wonderful to make this list for all of us to enjoy. I do love those fresh cranberries with the greenery & floating candles. Really really pretty and not home-made crafty-looking at all. I love getting everything done early, however, life gets in the way. This year I had THREE Christmas trees, 2 inside and 1 outside. I kinda overworked myself, but as we were having a big party I wanted to do it. I adore how you plan on transitioning those little plants/trees too. Happy New Year, Tamera !!

Tamera it all looks so beautiful! and I love the down to earth approach ... your use of cranberries is brilliant. Definitely looks and sounds like a true Christmas was celebrated with your family... many blessings my friend, hugs C. (HHL)

Simply stunning in every way my dear Tamera. I felt the same, needing more time and energy, to truly get to the place of relaxing. The gift wrapping felt endless to me too. We arrived in LA/Santa Monica last night!! Can hardly wait to see you on New Years Eve darling!xx, Heather

LOVE the tartan plaid backdrop! And I agree 100% - NEXT year an EARLIER start (altho the late Thanksgiving threw us all off this year I think). I like this post...a note to self for next year - the PERFECT place to keep your list....